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Planning & Development
2016-2020 FINANCIAL PLAN
FUTURE INITIATIVES
ECONOMIC
Implement complete on-line
permitting system for single Family
Building Permits;
Continued enhancement of Open Data
available to the general public;
Work with the Agricultural and Food
Security Advisory Committee to
protect and enhance the viability,
productivity and sustainability of
agriculture in Surrey;
Continue to ensure an effective
development review process to
achieve Council adopted plans;
Participate in the Municipal
Collaborative for Sustainable
Purchasing to identify best practices
for local governments;
Work on key product areas using
research undertaken by UBC
sustainability capstone students and
by working with key suppliers and
staff;
Support the new business energy
outreach program for local businesses
being developed by Metro Vancouver
and ensure that Surrey businesses can
access and benefit from the program
to reduce costs and energy use;
Continue to develop the EcoNewton
sustainability outreach initiative, in
conjunction with Economic
Development and other departments;
Start the improvements of remaining
space at the the Old City Hall to house
expansion to Surrey RCMP
detachment;
Complete the Cloverdale Fairgrdounds
Master Plan Review; and
Continue to implement the Corporate
Information Management System
including Tempo Box for file sharing
and a new e-mail management
system.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Review and update secondary plans to
reflect changes resulting from
development approvals and changing
development conditions since
adoption of these plans;
Apply sustainability principles in new
construction projects and retro-fit
existing building systems to increase
energy efficiency and reduce carbon
emissions;
Support the implementation of the
City’s digital records management
solution;
Encourage significant development
applications in City Centre to plan a
future connection to a district energy
utility system created;
Continue to implement the approved
Community Climate Action Strategy,
including moving forward with key
priorities in both the Community
Energy and Emissions Plan and the
Climate Adaptation Strategy, such as
the pilot density bonusing program in
West Clayton and integration of
adaptation into the new city-wide risk
management framework;
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